Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity’s InterfaithCoalition, of which First Presbyterian Church is a part, is proud to begin a new home. Construction has begun on the Faith house, which First Presbyterian Church is a part of. We are seeking volunteers who wish to participate in a very worthwhile community project, while at the same time meeting very interesting like-minded individuals who seek to make our community a better place to live. If you have any Fridays or Saturdays available, come on over to 3323 Emmet St to help this family realize their dream of owning their own home. We need volunteers to provide meals for the workers, as well as helping with the construction. No prior experience is necessary, as you will learn as you go. For more information, contact Paul Jelinek at 402-960-8901, or email at jelinek1@cox.net.

Kellom Elementary

Our Mission Ministry continues to support Kellom Elementary School fulfilling needs for the students and the teachers. We have supplied the students with backpacks and various school supplies for the beginning of the year. FPC wll also provide dinner for the teachers at conference time. This is greatly appreciated at this busy time of the year..

The Mission Ministry is in contact with their principal for any other needs. It is a wonderful feeling knowing that we can help the youngsters as well as the teachers who help the youngsters all day long.

Adopt-A-Park Turner Park

“And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”-Jeremiah 29:7 NLT

For a little over a year, a small part of FPC’s communtiy outreach, our work for the peace and prosperity of our city, has been to pick up litter in Turner Park once a month. We have plenty of trash bags. We have more than enough gloves. We even have several “EZ Reacher” devices for picking things up without bending down. What we have only in a limited supply, like five loaves and two fishes, are the many hands that make light work. Not that the work is heavy, but every pair of feet covering ground makes our clean up that much more thorough in the time we have. Since it’s summer, and the afternoons are hot, we intend to get started at nine o’clock and will have to knock off in time to get to the service at 10:30 We know that picking up litter isn’t exactly a walk in the park–no, wait, it is.

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Miraj, Maharashtra, India

First Presbyterian Church has a long history of supporting mission, not only in our church and community, but also around the world.

One of the missions our church supports is located in Miraj, Maharashtra, India. Wanless Hospital, Miraj (pronounced “meer-udge”) Medical Centre is sort of a “mecca” to the people of South Central India for medical care. It is located approximately 300 miles south of Mumbai and is the only such medical center for approximately 15 million people within a radius of approximately 150 miles.

The Wanless Hospital had its beginning as a small dispensary started in 1890 by Dr. William Wanless, pioneer Presbyterian medical missionary. The first of the present buildings was opened in 1894. The Miraj Medical Center has a unique agreement with the State Government as a private Christian teaching hospital attached to a government medical college. In addition, it maintains an accredited College of Nursing as well as other diploma courses such as x-ray, laboratory, etc. and has a strong association with Richardson Leprosy Hospital. In addition to caring for patients in hospital, the medical center has a strong tie with the very active Department of Community Health, going to surrounding villages for teaching, immunizations of children and preventative and basic health services to the communities.

As an aside, Susan B. served as a Volunteer in Mission at this medical center in 1983. She spent most of her time going to the villages doing immunizations, and teaching. She was supported not only by First Presbyterian Church, but by the Missouri River Valley Presbytery.

November Mission Focus: Neighbors United

Neighbors United is an excellent opportunity to give back to our community and support FPC’s mission outreach program. By serving this meal, many people will get the meal they need for that day. Hunger is one of the greatest injustices facing our world, but it doesn’t have to be this way. This local food program is organized by local congregations and groups who provide and serve a warm meal on an ongoing, weekly basis. Those who join us know they have security in that they may come to First Baptist Church every Saturday of the year to receive a nice satisfying lunch. Ending hunger is possible, and it is possible in our lifetime. You can help make it happen.

Please mark your calendar for 11:30 AM on December 8th and join us in this fun missions’ opportunity!

We will meet at First Baptist Church located at 421 Park Ave, Omaha, NE 68131…just a couple blocks from our church. You may reach out by phone, text, or email to: Mark Lynch (402) 850-0344, Michelle Lynch (402) 706-0812, and Jon or Jenni.

Contact Us

216 South 34 Street
Omaha, NE 68131-3296

Church: (402) 345-5383
Fax: (402) 345-5227

E-Mail: fpcomaha@fpcomaha.org
During regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the secretary will either answer your question, transfer you to the person you need, or take a message. If you are calling after business hours, your call will be answered the following business day. If it is an emergency, follow the instructions on the answering machine for contacting Pastor Jon or Pastor Jenni.